FDIC Cert #34900 · Casey, Illinois · Est. 1999

Preferred Bank - FDIC Bank Health Profile

Free, sourced directly from the FDIC BankFind Suite and quarterly Call Report, capital, profitability, and safety metrics, refreshed each quarter.

$73M
Total assets
D
Health grade · Weak
0.04%
Return on assets
11.6%
Tier 1 capital

The verdict

Preferred Bank earns a PlainBankData health grade of D (45/100), with well-capitalized at 11.59% Tier 1, 0.04% ROA, 98% efficiency ratio.

#3,958
largest of 4,313 FDIC banks by assets
8th
percentile by asset size, nationally
11.59%
Tier 1 ratio - above the 10% well-capitalized line
6th
percentile for profitability (ROA), nationally

Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of FDIC Call Report data — not official FDIC ratings. Every dollar on deposit remains FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category, regardless of grade.

Balance sheet at a glance

Total Assets

$73M

Total balance-sheet footings

Total Deposits

$68M

Customer-funded liabilities

Net Loans

$47M

Outstanding loan book

Net Income

$27K

Bottom-line earnings

Capital adequacy vs federal thresholds

Basel III capital ratios - Preferred Bank

0% 3% 6% 9% 12% 15% CET1 (≥6.5% req.) Tier 1 (≥8.0% req.) Total (≥10.0% req.) 10.18946798639035% 11.58946798639035% 12.98946798639035%
Basel III capital ratios - Preferred Bank

Safety metrics

Tier 1 capital ratio
Well-capitalized 10%

11.59% of risk-weighted assets — above the federal "well-capitalized" threshold of 10%.

Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Core capital ÷ risk-weighted assets. Well-capitalized: ≥10%
11.59%
Texas Ratio
Non-performing loans ÷ equity. Danger zone: >100%
23.76%
Equity Capital
Tangible book value as a capital buffer
$6M

Profitability metrics

Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income ÷ assets. Healthy: ≥1% · 5.7th pct nationally
0.04%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Net income ÷ equity. Industry avg: ~10%
0.50%
Efficiency Ratio
Operating costs ÷ revenue. Efficient: <60%
98.24%

What the numbers say about Preferred Bank

Preferred Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (Certificate #34900) headquartered in Casey, Illinois, established in 1999. It holds $73M in total assets — 3,958th of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks, $68M in customer deposits, and $47M in net loans. On safety, its Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.59% is above the 10% well-capitalized threshold, and its Texas Ratio of 23.76% sits in the healthy range below 50%. It earns a PlainBankData health grade of D (45/100), a composite of Tier 1 capital, ROA, the Texas Ratio, and efficiency. These figures come directly from the bank's quarterly FDIC Call Report.

Not financial advice. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings, not official FDIC ratings or predictions. Every dollar on deposit is FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of grade.

Income & expense breakdown

$4M
Interest Income
$189K
Non-Interest Income
$2M
Non-Interest Expense

Asset quality — Texas Ratio detail

The Texas Ratio compares troubled assets to the capital available to absorb losses. Preferred Bank reports a Texas Ratio of 23.76% — within the generally healthy range below the 50% level analysts watch.

Texas Ratio
Caution 50%

23.76% — lower is safer; 100% is the level at which troubled assets equal loss-absorbing capital.

What to watch at Preferred Bank

Preferred Bank's grade of D reflects specific pressure points in the FDIC Call Report.

Your deposits are still protected. Regardless of grade, FDIC insurance covers every dollar on deposit at Preferred Bank up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category. A weak grade signals institutional financial stress for analysts — it is not a prediction of failure, and it does not affect insured-deposit safety.

FDIC deposit insurance

Preferred Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #34900). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category regardless of this bank's health grade.

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  2. 2

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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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  5. 5
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Top 5 banks in Illinois ranked by total assets · FDIC Call Report Q4 2025.

Source: FDIC BankFind Suite — Call Report (FFIEC 031/041) Preferred Bank (FDIC Cert #34900) — Tier 1 capital ratio, total assets, deposits, ROA/ROE · 2025 FDIC Call Reports filed quarterly; latest publicly-available vintage shown. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of regulatory filings and are not official FDIC ratings.

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BMO Bank National AssociationChicago $252.1B A 0.95%
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CIBC Bank USAChicago $64.0B A 1.47%
Busey BankChampaign $18.1B A 0.92%
Byline BankChicago $9.6B A 1.47%
Wintrust Bank, National AssociationChicago $9.6B A 1.88%
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, National AssociationLake Forest $9.4B A 2.20%
First American BankElk Grove Village $8.1B A 1.72%

Frequently asked questions

What is Preferred Bank's health grade?
Preferred Bank receives a health grade of D (45/100) based on four FDIC financial metrics: Tier 1 Capital Ratio (40%), Return on Assets (25%), Texas Ratio (20%), and Efficiency Ratio (15%). This bank shows notable financial weaknesses. Your deposits remain FDIC-insured up to $250,000.
How large is Preferred Bank?
Preferred Bank holds $73M in total assets and $68M in deposits, ranking 3,958th of 4,313 FDIC-insured banks by asset size. It is headquartered in Casey, Illinois.
Is my money safe at Preferred Bank?
Yes. Preferred Bank is FDIC-insured (Certificate #34900). Your deposits are protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per account category, regardless of the bank's health grade. If a bank fails, the FDIC typically makes insured deposits available within one business day.
What is Preferred Bank's Tier 1 Capital Ratio?
Preferred Bank has a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.59%. This exceeds the 10% threshold for "well-capitalized" status under federal banking regulations.
What is the Texas Ratio for Preferred Bank?
Preferred Bank has a Texas Ratio of 23.76%. A ratio below 50% is generally considered healthy. The Texas Ratio measures non-performing loans against equity and reserves, a higher ratio signals greater exposure to loan losses.
How efficient is Preferred Bank?
Preferred Bank has an Efficiency Ratio of 98.24%. Above 60% means a larger share of revenue goes to operating costs. This metric compares non-interest expenses to total revenue.

What to do with this

How to read Preferred Bank's profile as a depositor or analyst.

  • Preferred Bank's grade reflects capital, profitability, and asset quality — read the four pillars before drawing conclusions. How grades work
  • Deposits are FDIC-insured to $250,000 per depositor, per category — confirm your coverage if balances are large. FDIC insurance explained
  • Compare Preferred Bank against other Illinois banks before moving funds. Illinois banks

Not financial advice. Health grades are PlainBankData's interpretation of public FDIC Call Report data, not official FDIC ratings or predictions. Verify the latest figures at the FDIC BankFind Suite.

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